MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Exhibit 4.30
Braemar Acm Shipbroking
Dated: 9th February 2018
MAGO SHIPPING COMPANY INC., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, XX00000
(hereinafter called the "Sellers"), have agreed to sell, and North Star Marine Ltd, Xxxxxxx Waterfront Plaza, suite 556, Main Street, Charlestown, Nevis or its guaranteed nominee (hereinafter called the "Buyers"), have agreed to buy:
Name: NEW JERSEY (ex "YM NEW JERSEY")
Classification Society/Class: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Built: 2006
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By: KOYO DOCKYARD CO., LTD
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Flag: Xxxxxxxx Islands
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Place of Registration: Majuro
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Call Sign: V7LM7
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GRT / NRT (International): 54,828/24,104
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Register Number (IMO Number): 9387097
hereinafter called the "Vessel", on the following terms and conditions:
Definitions:
"Banking days" are days on which banks are open for business in Greece, Belgium, London, UAE or New York.
"In writing" or "written" means a letter handed over from the Sellers to the Buyers or vice versa, or
a registered letter, telefax or email.
"Classification Society" or "Class" means Nippon Kaiji Kyokai.
1. Purchase Price:
US$ 9,669,185.22 [United States Dollars Nine Million Six Hundred and Sixty Nine Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Five and Twenty Two Cents Only] (the "Purchase Price"), calculated at US$ 446.50 per net long ton excluding any permanent ballast, constants or liquids less 3% Buyers' address commission which to be deducted in full from balance of Purchase Price.
The Light Displacement tonnage, strictly excluding weight of any permanent ballast, constants or liquids is net MT/LT 22,002/21,655.51.
2. Deposit
(a) As security for the correct fulfilment of this Agreement, the Buyers shall pay to the Sellers a deposit of 30% (thirty per cent) of the Purchase Price, in the sum of USD 2,900,755.57 [United States Dollars Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Five and Fifty Seven Only] (the "Deposit") within three (3) Banking days from the date on which Sellers have counter-signed an e-mail attachment or fax copy of this Agreement and sent a copy by email/fax (as pdf attachment) to the Buyers. The Buyers are obliged to sign this Agreement immediately following receipt of same
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from Seller's brokers and forthwith following signature send same to Sellers by email/fax. For the avoidance of doubt, Buyers shall return, by email, the signed Agreement to Sellers within one (1) clear Banking day of receipt by email (scanned attachment)/fax of this Agreement from Seller's brokers.
(b) The Deposit shall be remitted by Buyers, bank charges for Buyers' account, to Sellers' account as follows:
Bank: Joh. Berenberg, Xxxxxxx & Co. KG
Bank Address: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00, 00000 Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx
Account: 00-00000-000
IBAN: XX00 0000 0000 0000 0000 00
SWIFT: XXXXXXXX
ACCOUNT TYPE: CALL DEPOSIT
CURRENCY: USD
CORRESPONDENT BANK: XX XXXXXX CHASE BANK, NEW YORK, SWIFT- XXXXXX00
3. Payment
The balance of 70% (seventy per cent) of the Purchase Price in the sum of US$ 6,768,429.65 (United States Dollars Six Million Seven Hundred and Sixty Eight Thousand and Four Hundred and Twenty Nine and Sixty Five Cents only) less 3% Buyers' address commission shall be paid in full, without any further deduction or withholding of any nature whatsoever, free of bank charges to Sellers' nominated bank (as above) on delivery of the Vessel, but not later than 3 (three) Banking days from the date upon which Sellers serve upon Buyers, by email, a notice confirming that the Vessel is ready for delivery hereunder ("NOR") in accordance with Clause 5b) and in any event prior or simultaneously with the delivery of the Vessel. For the avoidance of doubt, the date of service of the NOR shall count as the first of the three Banking days referred to in this Clause 3.
4. Inspections
Buyers shall not carry out any inspection of the Vessel and/or her class records prior to delivery, therefore the sale of the Vessel hereunder is outright and definite and subject only to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
5. Notices, time and place of delivery
a) The Vessel will be delivered as is/where is at a safe anchorage or a port in Labuan, Malaysia at Seller's option.
b) The Sellers are to give the Buyers 10/7/5/3/1 days approximate readiness for delivery at the nominated place of delivery. The Sellers shall tender (by email) the NOR to the Buyers at the delivery anchorage at the place of delivery. The final NOR to be tendered during local business hours of a working day with the exact timing of service of the NOR shall be in Sellers' sole and absolute discretion.
c) The Vessel shall be delivered and taken over as is where is safely afloat at the place of delivery.
d) Expected time of delivery: 20th February 2018 – 15th March, 2018 in Sellers' option
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e) Date of cancelling: 15th March 2018 (the "Cancelling Date"), with cancellation being in the Buyers' option.
f) If the Sellers anticipate that, notwithstanding the exercise of due diligence by them, the Vessel will not be ready for delivery by the Cancelling Date, they may notify the Buyers in writing stating the date when they anticipate that the Vessel will be ready for delivery and propose a new cancelling date. The Buyers shall have the option, exercisable within 24 running hours of receipt of the notice, of either cancelling this Agreement in accordance with Clause 14 or of accepting the new date as the new cancelling date. If the Buyers have not declared their option within 24 running hours of receipt of the Sellers' notification or if the Buyers accept the new date, the date proposed in the Sellers' notification shall be deemed to be the new cancelling date and shall be substituted for the Cancelling Date. If the Buyers decide not to extend the Cancelling Date, the Deposit shall be returned immediately to the Buyers. If this Agreement is maintained with the new cancelling date all other terms and conditions hereof including those contained in Clause 5 shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect.
g) Should the Vessel become an actual, constructive or compromised total loss before delivery the Deposit together with interest earned shall be returned immediately to the Buyers whereafter this Agreement shall be null and void.
6. No Drydocking/Inspection.
The Vessel shall not be drydocked prior to delivery. There shall be no underwater or other inspection of the Vessel by the Buyers prior to delivery of the Vessel hereunder.
7. Spares/bunkers, etc.
(a) The Vessel is to be delivered with everything fixed on board and belonging to the Vessel as at the time of delivery at no extra cost to the Buyers (including the approximate below bunkers and luboils quantities +/- 10%)
HFO: about 340 mt / MDO: about 100 mt
M/E CYL. OIL: about 45000 ltrs
M/E LUB.OIL: about 63000 ltrs
A/E LUB OIL: about 11800 ltrs
All above figures are about, all going well, unforeseen circumstances always excepted and weather permitting.
(b) The items listed below are excluded from the sale.
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Lashing equipment
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Gas Cylinders:
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Oxygen x 2 cylinders
Acetylene x 1 cylinders
Freon x 1 cylinders
Acetylene x 1 cylinders
Freon x 1 cylinders
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Liferafts:
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1 pcs : 6P TOB (S/N 5085710106950)
2 pcs : 25P TOB (S/Ns 0000000000000, 5886310104862)
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8. Documentation
The place of documentary closing shall be in Athens, Greece at a time and in a place nominated by Sellers. In exchange for payment of the Purchase Price at the place of closing, the Buyers and Sellers shall exchange the delivery documents.
The list of such documents shall be mutually agreed and shall be incorporated into this Agreement as an addendum hereto to be signed by both Parties. Execution of such addendum shall not delay the execution or effectiveness of this Agreement or the lodging of the deposit by the Buyers. The parties shall furnish each other with copies of their draft delivery documents as soon as possible once this Agreement has been signed.
9. Encumbrances
The sellers warrant that the Vessel, at the time of physical and legal delivery is free from all mortgages, encumbrances and maritime liens or any other debts/claims, taxes whatsoever. Should any claims, which have been incurred prior to the time of delivery, be made against the vessel, the Sellers hereby undertake to indemnify the Buyers against all consequences of such claims.
10. Taxes, etc.
Any taxes, fees and expenses in connection with the purchase and registration under the Buyers' flag shall be for the Buyers' account, whereas similar charges in connection with the closing of the Sellers' register shall be for the Sellers' account.
11. Condition on delivery
The Vessel with everything belonging to her shall be at the Sellers' risk and expense until she is delivered to the Buyers, but subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement she shall be taken over as is where is, safely afloat, and substantially intact, free of hull leakages, free from fire damage, charter free and free of cargo. All other conditions and warranties, express or implied, statutory or otherwise are excluded and save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Sellers make no representations as regards the condition of the Vessel, her classification or her machinery or equipment.
12. Name/markings
Immediately following delivery, the Buyers shall paint over the existing name of the Vessel on her bow and xxxxx and shall paint over the manager's emblem on the funnel and bow. In any event prior to departure from the port of delivery, Buyers shall register the Vessel in its ownership under the flag of [TBA ], or as otherwise nominated by the Buyers prior to delivery and change the name of the Vessel. Buyers shall provide Sellers with a copy of the Vessel's new certificate of registration in her new name and flag prior to departure from the port of delivery.
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13. Buyers' default
Should the deposit not be paid in accordance with Clause 2 (Deposit) the Sellers have the right to cancel this Agreement and they shall be entitled to claim compensation for their losses and for all expenses incurred together with interest at the rate of 12% (twelve per cent) pro rata.
Should the Purchase Price not be paid in accordance with Clause 3 (Payment), the Sellers have the right to cancel the Agreement, in which case the Deposit together with interest earned, if any, shall be forfeited to and retained by the Sellers. If the deposit does not cover their losses, damages and/or expenses, the Sellers shall be entitled to claim further compensation for their losses, damages and/or for all expenses incurred together with interest at the rate of 12% (twelve per cent) pro rata.
14. Sellers' default
Should the Sellers fail to be ready to validly complete a legal transfer by the Cancelling Date, the Buyers shall have the option of cancelling this Agreement. If after NOR has been given but before the Buyers have taken delivery, the Vessel ceases to be ready for delivery and is not made ready again by the Cancelling Date and new Notice of Readiness given, the Buyers shall retain their option to cancel. In the event the Buyers elect to cancel this Agreement the Deposit shall be released to them immediately.
Should the Sellers fail to give NOR by the Cancelling Date or fail to be ready to validly complete a legal transfer as aforesaid they shall make due compensation to the Buyers for their loss and for all expenses together with interest if their failure is due to proven negligence.
15. Buyers' representatives
After this Agreement has been signed by both parties and the Deposit has been paid to and received by the Sellers, the Buyers have the right to place up to four (4) representatives ("Buyers' Representatives") on board the Vessel at the place of delivery at their sole risk and expense.
Buyers' Representatives shall attend on board the Vessel for the purpose of familiarisation and in the capacity of observers only, and they shall not interfere in any respect with the operation of the Vessel. The Buyers' Representatives shall sign the Sellers' letter of indemnity prior to their embarkation.
At the time of delivery, the Buyers shall reimburse the Sellers for meal and lodging expenses at the sum of twenty ($20.0) United States Dollars per day pro rata for every day that Buyers' Representatives spent on board the Vessel, if applicable. The Buyers shall also reimburse the Sellers at cost for any other costs/expenses incurred as a result of the Buyers' Representatives embarkation, as evidenced by supporting documentation.
16. Arbitration
(a) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred to arbitration in London in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof save to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Clause.
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The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) Terms current at the time when the arbitration proceedings are commenced.
The reference shall be to three arbitrators. A party wishing to refer a dispute to arbitration shall appoint its arbitrator and send notice of such appointment in writing to the other party requiring the other party to appoint its own arbitrator within fourteen (14) calendar days of that notice and stating that it will appoint its arbitrator as sole arbitrator unless the other party appoints its own arbitrator and gives notice that it has done so within the fourteen (14) days specified. If the other party does not appoint its own arbitrator and give notice that it has done so within the fourteen (14) days specified, the party referring a dispute to arbitration may, without the requirement of any further prior notice to the other party, appoint its arbitrator as sole arbitrator and shall advise the other party accordingly. The award of a sole arbitrator shall be binding on both Parties as if the sole arbitrator had been appointed by agreement.
Nothing herein shall prevent the parties agreeing in writing to vary these provisions to provide for the appointment of a sole arbitrator.
In cases where neither the claim nor any counterclaim exceeds the sum of US$100,000 the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the LMAA Small Claims Procedure current at the time when the arbitration proceedings are commenced.
The award rendered by the Arbitration court shall be final and binding upon the parties and may if necessary be enforced by the Court or any other competent authority in the same manner as a judgment in the court of Justice.
17. Description.
The Vessel is described as set out in the demo questionnaire as per the Appendix A attached hereto.
Lightweight to be proven by the following original document:
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Results of Deadweight Measurement which has been reviewed and accepted by Buyers prior to offering.
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In the event there are conflicting proofs of Light Displacement Tonnage onboard the Vessel on a Class approved certificate or documents issued by building or repair yard, the Buyers shall claim such difference from Sellers. Should such proof, which in any case has to be dated after the date that the Trim and Stability Booklet has been issued, contains any difference from what the Buyers have already accepted, then settlement of such claim to be made after delivery of the Vessel and the full purchase price will be paid regardless of the claim. Any substantiated claim for lower lightweight to be made latest 1 (one) day after the delivery.
18. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in two counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same document.
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19. Notices.
Notices required to be served hereunder shall be validly served by email upon the Parties at the email addresses below:
Sellers: MAGO SHIPPING COMPANY INC.,
In copy to: c/o Steamship Shipbroking Enterprises Inc.
Xxxxxxx 0, 00000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx
Tel: x00 000 0000 000
Fax: x00 000 0000 000
e-mail: xxxx@xxxxx.xxx
Buyers: North Star Marine Ltd or Guaranteed Nominees
In copy to: Xxxxx Xxxxxx-Pickles, Email xxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx
20. Confidentiality.
All negotiations are to be kept strictly private and confidential between the parties involved, subject however to any disclosure requirement of the U.S. SEC and NASDAQ. In the event the sale or details thereof become known or reported in the market neither the Sellers nor the Buyers shall have the right to withdraw from the sale or fail to fulfil all their obligations under this Agreement.
21. Demolition Only.
The Vessel is sold for demolition purposes only.
22. Expenses.
All port expenses and costs incurred by Sellers at the place of delivery until delivery, including Sellers' agent's fees, are for the account of the Sellers. Any costs and expenses incurred by Buyers prior to or after delivery, including in relation to Buyers' crew, shall be for the Buyers' account.
23. Trade and Compliance
Notwithstanding any other clause in this Agreement:
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The Buyers, for themselves and their affiliated and associates, warrant, represent and undertake to the Sellers, on a continuing basis, that:
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neither the Buyers nor any person on whose behalf or under whose direction the Buyers act, or who they assist, or who directly or indirectly owns or controls the Buyers, nor any person who the Buyers may nominate to take delivery and transfer of title of the Vessel, or to facilitate any aspect of this transaction, are or will be a person or persons designated pursuant to any national, international or supranational law or regulation imposing trade and economic sanctions, prohibitions or prohibitions or restrictions ("sanctioned entity");
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entry into and performance of this Agreement is not and will not be prohibited or restricted by, and will not expose the Sellers, their managers, the Vessel or their employees to sanctions, prohibitions or restrictions under any national or
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international law or regulation imposing trade or economic sanctions, prohibitions or restrictions ("sanctioned transaction");
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they will comply with all applicable national and international law, including (without limitation) anti-bribery/corruption legislation, in the performance of this Agreement.
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The Vessel is sold for the purpose of demolition and on condition that it, and its components, shall not be sold, transferred, released, exported, chartered, provided or used by the Buyers, or any person deriving title or access to the Vessel under them, for any purpose or in any activity which is prohibited or restricted by, or which would expose the Sellers, their managers, the Vessel or their employees to sanctions, prohibitions or restrictions under, any national or international law or regulation imposing trade or economic sanctions, prohibitions or restrictions (including but not limited to sale or disposal of the Vessel or its components to Iran or any Iranian entity).
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The Buyer shall:
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communicate the condition in sub paragraph (b) in writing to any and all subsequent buyers, transferees, importers, characters or users of the Vessel;
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notify the Sellers immediately if they, or any person on whose behalf or under whose direction they act, or who they assist, or who owns or control the Buyers, or any person who the Buyers may nominate to take delivery and transfer of title of the Vessel, or to facilitate any aspect of this transaction, become a sanctioned entity or if the sale of the Vessel under this Agreement or any intended subsequent sale or use of components of the Vessel become a sanctioned transaction, and will provide on demand any information the Seller requests;
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If at any time before delivery the Sellers become aware of any actual or potential breach of the warranty, representation and undertaking and condition contained in paragraphs (a) and (b), the Sellers may cancel this Agreement by written notice to the Buyers, without liability to the Buyers, and shall be entitled to compensation for their losses and all expenses they have incurred, together with interest. The Sellers shall be under no obligation to procure the return of the Deposit (or any interest thereon) to the Buyers; and the Deposit shall be retained by the Sellers) if and to the extent that release if the Deposit is permitted under national and international law and regulations.
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The Buyers shall indemnify the Sellers, their managers and employees on demand against any and all sanctions, prohibitions, restrictions, claims, loss or liability whatsoever and howsoever arising directly or indirectly as a result of breach of the warranty, representation and undertaking and condition contained in paragraphs (a) and (b), whether or not the Sellers cancel this Agreement.
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No act or omission of the Sellers shall at any time constitute a waiver of this provision.
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24. Subject to Seller's Management Approval
The terms of this Agreement and the obligations of each Party hereunder shall be subject to the Sellers obtaining their management approval within one (1) Banking day of this Agreement being signed by the Parties.
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If the Sellers are not able to obtain their management approval within such time, this Agreement shall become null and void.
The Sellers shall, immediately after such approval is so obtained serve written notice by email to the Buyers confirming the obtainment of their management approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their hands the date first above written.
For the Sellers: For the Buyers
By:
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/s/ Xxxxxxxxx Veniou
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By:
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/s/ Xxx Xxxxxxx
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Name:
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Xxxxxxxxx Veniou
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Name:
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Xxx Xxxxxxx
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Title:
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Director and Secretary
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Title:
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Director
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Attachments:
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Addendum No 1.
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Lightweight Proof
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Appendix A
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